Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness | CDC

Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness | CDC

Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness?

Groups at higher risk

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. These people who may be at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness, includes:

• Older adults
• People who have serious underlying medical conditions like:
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lung disease

People at higher risk for severe illness

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Older Adults

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People with HIV

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People with Asthma

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Steps to Prevent Getting Sick

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Pregnant Women

More information

• How to prepare
• Symptoms & testing
• If you are sick